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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1951
Page
1
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A group of Senators proposes repealing the Defense Production Act amendment that bars cost absorption at retail and guarantees retailers historic markups. They argue profit control would undermine justice and expediency, noting retailers rely on small margins and that high prices reflect inflation, not cause it.
Price Stabilizer Michael V. DiSalle reports that 435 of 1 145 inspected packing plants violated control regulations in a recent OPS enforcement drive. Violations include ungraded beef, missing records, falsified weights, tied sales of liver, and under counter price additions. Washington inflation policy blamed for distortions spurring black markets. The question looms who must bear the loss among ranchers, feeders, packers, wholesalers, or butchers.
Fire Prevention Week highlights home safety as a national defense issue due to the threat of widespread fires from an atomic blast. Fire authorities urge every homeowner to be on the major line of defense, noting WWII air attacks showed incendiaries caused the greatest destruction and implying similar risks today.
After bombing on Japan, fires raged unchecked and could devastate cities. Fire departments face a colossal task clearing rubble filled streets as water service may be disrupted. Citizens are urged to rely on personal firefighting gear and adopt a fire-safe daily routine to curb peacetime hazards and provide defense against possible attacks.
Herbert S. King Jr., 19 of Bath, pleaded not guilty and waived hearing in Municipal court before Judge Gardiner Deering. King was bound over to the October term of Superior court with $1,000 sureties after probable cause was found. Complainant was Chief Frank Moriarty. Separate cases: Thomas Glovemore of Portland found guilty of vagrancy and sentenced to 15 days at Augusta jail. Deputy Sheriff Edward Belanger was the complainant. Two Bath men and one Portland man pleaded guilty to intoxication. one Bath man fined $5 and $5.15 costs or 15 days, another Portland man fined $5 and $5.60 costs or 15 days, and the other Bath man sentenced to 30 days for probation violation. Complainants: Chief Moriarty. Raymond L. Lewis of Gorham pleaded guilty to speeding 75 mph on US Highway 1 in West Bath, fined $10 and $4.70 costs. State Trooper Frank W. Powers was the complainant.
A three car collision Friday night on Route 1 near Bowdoin Pines in Brunswick hospitalized Marie E. Moore 25 of Five Islands with a fractured knee and facial injuries. Her husband Albert A. Moore escaped with abrasions along with Lena Moody 73 of Bath and Florence Mace 50 of Bath. The crash occurred as cars moved toward Bath when Bradley Curtis 16 of Freeport stopped to avoid the car ahead. Gerry Mace 16 of Bangor stopped but the Moore car hit the Mace car, which struck Curtis’s vehicle.
The city Highway Department renews brick sidewalks on Summer street from Front to Y M C A and on Front street to Summer, replacing aging brick with blue rock and asphalt. The Summer street walk, tied to the 1894 Y M C A block, is among the last brick walks in the business district. curbing on Summer street has been reset.
The Junior class lines up a city wide paper drive on October 25 26 and 27 to cover the area. They ask residents to save papers magazines and cardboard boxes and to cooperate. A cooked food sale is also set for October 13 to support the effort.
Local clubs and officials reported busy schedules with planned rehearsals and installations. The Garrison Hill O E S held a Tuesday evening rehearsal, while Lincoln lodge Masons announced a Thursday October 11 meeting. The Wiscasset Woman's Club, Pine Cone Rebekah lodge, and the Wiscasset Female Charitable Society named officers for 1951 52 with installations and new committees.
Elmer Pushard of Livermore Falls and former Wiscasset resident died suddenly Friday. A baseball player of ability he was an avid fisherman and hunter. Funeral services were held Sunday from the Congregational Church. Continued on Page Seven.
City council considers complaints about cars blocking Middle Street from Center to Union, plans curb painting on Center Street west of the rail crossing, and ponders directional markings on Vine Washington Leeman highways. Debate over aerial ladder truck use for non firefighting tasks prompts varied opinions. manager to study.
The council addressed parking meter holidays for December and proposed writing receipts for 50 cent fines. They noted the First Baptist church clock issue is for trustees to handle. Grass cutting and street work continued with sewer repairs, tree removal, and sidewalk resurfacing across Charles, Meadow Way, and North Street.
The September 1951 city manager report lists 35 arrests 31 males 4 females with charges including intoxication assault speeding and liquor violations. It notes 89 doors or windows left open 185 complaints investigated and suggests stop signs at Granite and Middle streets and near Whiskeay Creek North Bath road junction. Fire department logged 11 alarms with causes ranging from oil burners to chimneys and rubbish. Cemetery and Park work includes 13 Oak Grove burials 7 foundations 70 cubic feet of concrete and one lot graded.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith of High street are at their Georges ini camp in Liberty town for a two week vacation from B. I. He is enjoying a lengthy break from work as part of their stay.
October is loyalty observance at Elon Street with prayers gifts and talent. Emphasizes attendance for all, with Guest Sunday inviting families to join morning worship. Men’s Sunday on October 21 urges men to attend with another man and Women’s Sunday on October 29 invites women to attend with a guest.
The hospital board meeting announced an Oct 12 fundraiser at B I W Recreation hall with tickets sold by Auxiliary members. Funds go to the Annual Hospital Fair Fund. Dr Earle B Perkins spoke on Life In Little America, sharing Byrd Antarctic expedition insights and Rutgers zoology lectures. Refreshments followed.
Fire Chief Richard Frates announced Saturday that he will visit Bath schools Monday to conduct fire drills for pupils and teachers amid Fire Prevention Week from Oct 8 through Oct 13.
The Bath Lodge of Odd Fellows led by Carl Meister offers to bring the Melody Minstrels to Togus Veterans Administration for a show on October 17 at 7 30 p.m. About 1 000 veterans are at Togus, with roughly 600 able to attend. Donations of 5 000 cigarette packs or cash are urged, with pickup arranged via Bath venues or several contact numbers.
City workers form a committee to push for an immediate wage hike after presenting a 10 percent raise petition to the city council. A council committee has met once and did not report at the October meeting. Police top pay is $48 weekly with $41 take home, while Brunswick police earn about $52, cited as a benchmark by local officers seeking higher wages.
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